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Etiquette Rules Being Broken

Etiquette Rules Being Broken

They sit across from each other thoroughly enjoying the atmosphere, the company and the food. She throws her head back in laughter and then sips her beverage. This date is going really well -but then his phone beeps. She expects that he will ignore it, after all, the conversation is engaging, the chemistry is good and the connection is made, why mess with a good thing? To her disappointment, he picks up the phone and within seconds, is so engrossed; he seems to have forgotten that she is there.

What! You are asked out on a date only to be relegated to a corner because whoever is on the phone is more captivating? Is it possible that we no longer practice social graces, simple accepted rules that allow us to interact politely in social situations?